NTSA gives Super Metro 7 strict conditions they must fulfill before license reinstatement



Thursday, March 20, 2025 - The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the operating license of Super Metro Limited, one of Kenya’s most popular matatu saccos, over multiple violations of public service vehicle regulations.

According to NTSA, a compliance inspection uncovered several breaches, including expired inspection and service licenses.

Out of 523 vehicles operated by Super Metro, 15 lacked valid inspection certificates, while 8 had expired Road Service Licenses (RSL), posing a serious risk to passengers and other road users.

Speed violations were also a major concern, with the authority flagging over 100 vehicles for exceeding the 80Kph speed limit.

Additionally, some vehicles had expired speed limiter certificates, while others were found without any speed limiter records at all.

Further investigations revealed that some of Super Metro’s drivers lacked the required qualifications to operate public service vehicles.

The NTSA conducted a retest for drivers flagged for speed violations, and 64 failed the test, leading to the suspension of their licenses.

Labour law violations were another issue, as NTSA found that Super Metro had failed to provide written contracts for employees or comply with statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF, and SHA remittances.

To regain its license, Super Metro must meet the following strict conditions:

1. Present 294 vehicles for compliance inspection at Likoni Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre

2. Retest 42 flagged drivers at Likoni Driver Test Centre

3. Remove unqualified drivers from its workforce

4. Submit signed employment contracts and proof of compliance with PAYE, NSSF, and

SHA deductions

5. Conduct a Road Safety Sensitisation Programme for all drivers

6. Submit a full compliance report to NTSA

7. Undergo a final compliance audit before any license review

NTSA has warned the public against boarding Super Metro vehicles and Traffic officers have also been directed to impound any Super Metro vehicle found operating illegally.

Once hailed as one of the most organized matatu saccos in Nairobi, Super Metro now faces an uncertain future.

The Kenyan DAILY POST 

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